--- title: Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 82 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 399 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 20 of 26 (Whisky Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-castle-and-whisky-very-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Stirling Castle, a whisky distillery and Loch Lomond anchor a route through the Highlands. Air-conditioned mini-coach transport and live commentary are included; all entrance fees, food and drinks cost extra. 4.83 from 399 reviews at €82 per person for 10h. ## Overview Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic and scenic trip into the Scottish heartlands. Enjoy a day with at least 5 fabulous stops including Stirling Castle, whisky tour and tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery and a scenic drive through the Highlands to the legendary Loch Lomond. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour departs from (and returns to)… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €79: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €82 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 399 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd ## What's included - Local guide - Driver/guide - Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach - Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers - Live commentary on board ## Not included - All entrance fees - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Linlithgow Palace** (pass by, no stop) - Catch a glimpse as we pass by the ruins of the Royal Palace of Linlithgow. 2. **Stirling Castle** (1h 15m) - Visit the beautifully restored historic Stirling Castle. 3. **National Wallace Monument** (pass by, no stop) - From Stirling Castle, enjoy fantastic views over to the National Wallace Monument. 4. **Our journey to Aberfoyle takes us along the banks of Lochs Venachar and Achra...** (pass by, no stop) - Our journey to Aberfoyle takes us along the banks of Lochs Venachar and Achray, through the beautiful Trossachs - the 'Highlands in Miniature' - and over the Duke's Pass scenic drive, a stunning Highland landscape of lochs and mountains. 5. **Aberfoyle** (1h) - This is Rob Roy country, popularised by Sir Walter Scott's books and poems. Legends and superstition of faeries or 'wee people' abound in these hills... 6. **Loch Lomond** (45m) - Here, by the famous ‘bonnie banks’, your guide will accompany you on a short nature walk, culminating in a superb Highland viewpoint and photo opportunity over Scotland’s largest lake and the Arrochar Alps mountain range. Scotland’s geological definition between Highlands and... 7. **Glengoyne Distillery** (1h 30m) - We finish the day at Glengoyne Distillery, situated in a wooded valley in the southern Highlands. The distillery, which takes its name from ‘Glen Guin’ or Glen of the Wild Geese, has been producing a high quality single malt for nearly 200 years. You will, of course, have the... 8. **Doune Castle** (pass by, no stop) - is famous for its appearance in Monty Python's Holy Grail, Game of Thrones and Outlander. ## Schedule - Runs: Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ (opposite Howie's Restaurant). Please arrive no later than 08.30. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2b4Fz47Hh0gRYQAp9O5JfFg ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Small group tour - average group size of 12 passengers - Minimum age is 5 years old - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately - Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal ## Compared with other Whisky Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #20 of 26** | €82 | 10h | 4.83 (399) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge](/uk/edinburgh/tours/scotch-whisky-tasting-stories-bespoke-whisky-lounge/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.94 (1008) | shared | | [4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/4-day-islay-whisky-tour-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 | 4 days | 4.98 (172) | shared | Ranked #20 of 26 in Whisky Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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